Apple has released an environmental report on the new Mac Pro detailing the performance of its new desktop as it relates to climate change, energy efficiency, material efficiency, and restricted substances. Notably, the 2013 Mac Pro consumes 68% less power in idle mode than the previous generation. Its packaging uses corrugated cardboard made with a minimum of … [Read more...] about Apple Releases Environmental Report on the New Mac Pro
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How To Reset Mac’s PRAM on OS X 10.9 Mavericks
Sometimes your Mac's parameter RAM (PRAM) becomes scrambled and needs to be reset. This can cause startup problems for your Mac. This small piece of memory isn’t erased or forgotten when you shut down your Mac. A small amount of your computer’s memory, called “parameter random-access memory” or PRAM, stores certain settings in a location that OS X can access quickly. … [Read more...] about How To Reset Mac’s PRAM on OS X 10.9 Mavericks
Building a Windows PC Equivalent to the Mac Pro Costs Thousands More
Building a Windows PC equivalent to the new Mac Pro costs thousands more, according to a AppleInsider. The site sourced comparable parts from a 'large, nationwide internet retailer well respected by do-it-yourself PC builders' to build a system similar to the $9,599 Mac Pro configuration which offers a 2.7GHz 12-core Intel Xeon E5 with 30MB of L3 cache processor, 64GB … [Read more...] about Building a Windows PC Equivalent to the Mac Pro Costs Thousands More
Apple Issues EFI Firmware Update for Newly Launched Mac Pro
Apple today issued a software update for the newly launched 2013 Mac Pro, which improves system reliability during reboot, resolves an issue with memory self-test and improves graphics power management when using bootcamp. Mac Pro EFI Firmware Update v2.0 This update is recommended for all Mac Pro (Late 2013) models. This update improves system reliability during … [Read more...] about Apple Issues EFI Firmware Update for Newly Launched Mac Pro
New Mac Pro Ship Date Goes to February 2014
The estimated ship date for the new Mac Pro has slipped to February 2014 after orders for the computer went live last night. Apple had promised the device would be available in December and indeed customers could purchase the Mac Pro with a shipping date of 'By December 30th' at midnight. It looks like demand was higher than expected or Apple didn't have large supply of the … [Read more...] about New Mac Pro Ship Date Goes to February 2014
New Mac Pro is Now Available to Order, Ships By December 30th
Apple has launched orders of its new Mac Pro with an estimated ship date of December 30th. The Mac Pro is offered in two standard configurations. … [Read more...] about New Mac Pro is Now Available to Order, Ships By December 30th
Refurbished Late 2013 21.5 and 27-Inch iMac Debuts in Apple's Online Store
Yesterday, Apple began offering refurbished models of the current 27-inch iMac in its online store for the first time, and while two of the three available models quickly sold out, the company is clearly working to expand availability by adding not only another 27-inch configuration but also a pair of 21.5-inch models today. The newly listed models, all of which ship in 1-5 … [Read more...] about Refurbished Late 2013 21.5 and 27-Inch iMac Debuts in Apple's Online Store
Apple Releases 13-inch MacBook Pro Retina Pro EFI Update to Fix Trackpad and Keyboard Issues
When the 13-inch Retina MacBook Pro was released, users noticed some issues regarding the computer's keyboard and trackpad becoming unresponsive. Today, Apple has released the MacBook Pro Retina EFI Update v1.3 to fix this issue. This update is recommended for MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, late 2013) models. … [Read more...] about Apple Releases 13-inch MacBook Pro Retina Pro EFI Update to Fix Trackpad and Keyboard Issues
Class Action Lawsuit Filed Against Apple Over Faulty 27-Inch iMac Display
Idaho music teacher Corbin Rasmussen has filed a class action lawsuit against Apple alleging the company failed to address problem with the displays in its 27-inch iMac. Rasmussen paid $2,259 for a 27-inch iMac whose screen went partially dark after 18 months of use. The repair was estimated to cost $500 since it arose after the product's one year warranty had expired. … [Read more...] about Class Action Lawsuit Filed Against Apple Over Faulty 27-Inch iMac Display
Apple Sends Mac Pro Posters to Journalists: 'It's the Computer We Were Insane to Build'
Apple has sent out large posters featuring their new Mac Pro to journalists. Along with the posters is a sheet that reads: It’s the computer we were insane to build. The one that turns conventional thinking on its head, then kicks the living $#&% out of it. We challenged all our assumptions. Abandoned our preconceptions. And blew away limitation after limitation. This is … [Read more...] about Apple Sends Mac Pro Posters to Journalists: 'It's the Computer We Were Insane to Build'